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Patent 6012787: Desk top with interfitted, molded, upper and lower components
(SUPPORTS: CABINET STRUCTURE : COUNTERS : Tops : Rectilinear movement)
Patent 6012788: Laptop computer desk
(SUPPORTS: CABINET STRUCTURE : FOR PARTICULAR ELECTRICAL DEVICE OR COMPONENT : Work station or support furniture for computer or computer related equipment : Including a particular handle)
Patent 6012789: Mirror base of a vanity or jewel case
(SUPPORTS: CABINET STRUCTURE : WITH MIRROR : Plural : With movable compartment as operator)
Patent 6012790: Collapsible, multi-functional kiosk
(SUPPORTS: CABINET STRUCTURE : KNOCKDOWN OR SETUP TYPE : Movably mounted housing or compartment)
Patent 6012791: Switch cabinet with rack and wall elements
(SUPPORTS: CABINET STRUCTURE : KNOCKDOWN OR SETUP TYPE : Skeletal frame : Parallel panels connected by skeletal frame members : Slidable compartment or guide)
Patent 6012792: Copier having full color high speed inkjet printer with two intra page printing speeds for controlling ink drying time for images having
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Combined : Reproduction (e.g., facsimile, copier, etc.) :)
Patent 6012793: Ink cartridge and ink jet printer that detects ink depletion
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Controller : Of fluid (e.g., ink flow rate, viscosity, etc.) : Fluid content (e.g., moisture or solvent content, ink refilling, liquid level) :)
Patent 6012794: Inkjet printing apparatus which determines residual ink amount, and method of detecting ink
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Controller : Of fluid (e.g., ink flow rate, viscosity, etc.) : Fluid content (e.g., moisture or solvent content, ink refilling, liquid level) :)
Patent 6012795: Ink amount detecting device and recording apparatus provided with such a device
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Controller : Of fluid (e.g., ink flow rate, viscosity, etc.) : Fluid content (e.g., moisture or solvent content, ink refilling, liquid level) :)
Patent 6012796: Ink jet recording apparatus and ink jet recording method
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Controller : Of ejector : Creating plural tones : Full-line array)
Patent 6012797: Method for driving an ink jet recording head having improved discharge stability and recording apparatus having the same
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Ejector mechanism (i.e., print head) : Array of ejectors : Interlace : Movement)
Patent 6012798: Recording method and apparatus in which complementary images are recorded with non-parallel drive sets
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Ejector mechanism (i.e., print head) : Array of ejectors : Interlace : Movement)
Patent 6012799: Multicolor, drop on demand, liquid ink printer with monolithic print head
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Ejector mechanism (i.e., print head) : Array of ejectors : Color type : Movement)
Patent 6012800: Printing device and photographic paper
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Ejector mechanism (i.e., print head) : Optical energy acting on fluid : Nozzles)
Patent 6012801: Direct printing method with improved control function
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Ejector mechanism (i.e., print head) : Drop-on-demand : With electric field ejection (applied to fluid) : Movement)
Patent 6012802: Device for direct electrostatic print (DEP) comprising individual control print and control back electrodes
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Ejector mechanism (i.e., print head) : Drop-on-demand : With electric field ejection (applied to fluid) : Movement)
Patent 6012803: Image forming apparatus forming an image on a recording medium using jumping developer
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Ejector mechanism (i.e., print head) : Drop-on-demand : With electric field ejection (applied to fluid) : Movement)
Patent 6012804: Ink jet recording head
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Ejector mechanism (i.e., print head) : Drop-on-demand : With thermal force ejection : Composite ejector : Protective : Integrated)
Patent 6012805: Continuous ink jet printer with variable contact drop deflection
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Ejector mechanism (i.e., print head) : Continuous stream (includes dispersion) : With stream deflection : Drop correction)
Patent 6012806: Automatic single motor control of both carriage stabilization and valve engagement/disengagement for printhead ink replenishment from
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Fluid or fluid source handling means : Fluid supply system : With aerosol formation)
Patent 6012807: Ink containment unit for use in an ink delivery system
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Fluid or fluid source handling means : Fluid supply system : With aerosol formation)
Patent 6012808: Ink container, ink and ink jet recording apparatus using ink container
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Fluid or fluid source handling means : Fluid supply system : Cartridge : Drop correction)
Patent 6012809: Ink jet printing method and apparatus for practicing said method using a processing liquid with one or both surface printing mode
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Medium and processing means : Fluid (e.g., fluid specifics))
Patent 6012810: Recording apparatus
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Medium and processing means : Physical handling : Ink)
Patent 6012811: Eyeglass frames with magnets at bridges for attachment
(OPTICS: EYE EXAMINING, VISION TESTING AND CORRECTING : SPECTACLES AND EYEGLASSES : With antiglare or shading : Removable and/or adjustable filters or screens (e.g., clip-on type) : Having support or cabinet)
Patent 6012812: Industrial safety assembly
(OPTICS: EYE EXAMINING, VISION TESTING AND CORRECTING : SPECTACLES AND EYEGLASSES : Combined : Neck retainers)
Patent 6012813: Aspherical spectacle lens
(OPTICS: EYE EXAMINING, VISION TESTING AND CORRECTING : SPECTACLES AND EYEGLASSES : Ophtahalmic lenses or blanks : Focus and/or astigmatism correction : Multiple elements)
Patent 6012814: Extraocular muscle tester
(OPTICS: EYE EXAMINING, VISION TESTING AND CORRECTING : EYE EXAMINING OR TESTING INSTRUMENT : Objective type : With contact lens : On rotary disc)
Patent 6012815: Method and apparatus for viewing depth images
(OPTICS: IMAGE PROJECTORS : RELIEF ILLUSION : Slide transfer mechanism)
Patent 6012816: Optical projection apparatus and method
(OPTICS: IMAGE PROJECTORS : MISCELLANEOUS : Slides gripped or hooked)
Patent 6012817: Waterdrop removing apparatus for vehicle
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : PROTECTION FROM MOISTURE OR FOREIGN PARTICLE : Fluid directed across optical element : With color filter)
Patent 6012818: Retroreflective sheeting articles
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : SIGNAL REFLECTOR : 3-Corner retroreflective (i.e., cube corner, trihedral, or triple reflector type) : Vibration)
Patent 6012819: Safe reflective mirror with enlarged visual field
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : MIRROR : Plural mirrors or reflecting surfaces : Identical adjacent mirrors identically supported : Light concentrating (e.g., heliostat, etc.), concave, or paraboloidal structure)
Patent 6012820: Lighted hand-holdable novelty article
(ILLUMINATION : WITH POLARIZER : Including specific light modifier)
Patent 6012821: Support arm for surgical light apparatus
(ILLUMINATION : WORK-TABLE LIGHTING SYSTEM : Specific material (e.g., type of light conducting material, material of pipe or rod))
Patent 6012822: Motion activated apparel flasher
(ILLUMINATION : WITH WEARING APPAREL OR BODY SUPPORT : Notepad)
Patent 6012823: Multi-purpose light pointer
(ILLUMINATION : WITH IMPLEMENT OR HAND HELD HOLDER THEREFOR : Shoulder suspension or torso encircling (e.g., vest, neck-sling))
Patent 6012824: Flashlight with rotatable lamp head
(ILLUMINATION : SELF POWERED LAMP : Lamp bulb or lamp support axis adjustable or angularly fixed relative to axis of flashlight casing : Separate lamp housing or lamp support pivoed to flashlight casing : Tube structure)
Patent 6012825: Defect highlighting luminaire and inspection area
(ILLUMINATION : LIGHT SOURCE (OR SUPPORT THEREFOR) AND MODIFIER : Fluorescent type : Particular arrangement (e.g., ornamental star))
Patent 6012826: Illuminating balloon with an inflatable envelope and integrated control unit
(ILLUMINATION : HOUSING : Transparent globe type : Curved surface)
Patent 6012827: Mounting apparatus for head- and body- borne optics and illumination devices
(ILLUMINATION : SUPPORTS : Clamp or hook : With standard (e.g., table and floor lamps))
Patent 6012828: Device for attaching a light to a trailer hitch frame
(ILLUMINATION : SUPPORTED BY VEHICLE STRUCTURE (E.G., ESPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE) : Automobile : Fender : Including adjustable lamp support)
Patent 6012829: Device for correcting the orientation of the light beam emitted by a vehicle headlight
(ILLUMINATION : SUPPORTED BY VEHICLE STRUCTURE (E.G., ESPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE) : Adjustable lamp or lamp support : Gear driven : Plural separate sections with complex surfaces)
Patent 6012830: Light shield for a vehicle headlamp
(ILLUMINATION : SUPPORTED BY VEHICLE STRUCTURE (E.G., ESPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE) : Projection-type headlamp : Including mask or screen : Lever or link actuated)
Patent 6012831: Vehicle lamp having a curved portion and recursive elements
(ILLUMINATION : SUPPORTED BY VEHICLE STRUCTURE (E.G., ESPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE) : Housing : With common housing)
Patent 6012832: Cashless peripheral device for a gaming system
(REGISTERS : SYSTEMS CONTROLLED BY DATA BEARING RECORDS : Vote counters)
Patent 6012833: Large-scale-integration circuit device and method of manufacturing same
(DATA PROCESSING: GENERIC CONTROL SYSTEMS OR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS : SPECIFIC APPLICATION, APPARATUS OR PROCESS : Product assembly or manufacturing : Particular manufactured product or operation : Integrated circuit production or semiconductor fabrication : Rapid prototyping (e.g., layer-by-layer, material deposition))
Patent 6012834: Apparatus and method for automatic self-adapting control of sales and adjustment of prices to market movements in an automatic vending machine
(DATA PROCESSING: GENERIC CONTROL SYSTEMS OR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS : SPECIFIC APPLICATION, APPARATUS OR PROCESS : Article handling : Dispensing or vending : Operator or payment initiated : Price adjustment : Monitoring or inspection (e.g., incomplete assembly))
Patent 6012835: Apparatus and method of powerline surveying, designing in 3D and maintenance
(DATA PROCESSING: STRUCTURAL DESIGN, MODELING, SIMULATION, AND EMULATION : SIMULATING ELECTRONIC DEVICE OR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : Power system : Including logic)
Patent 6012836: Method of reducing boolean complements in code generated by a circuit compiler
(DATA PROCESSING: STRUCTURAL DESIGN, MODELING, SIMULATION, AND EMULATION : SIMULATING NONELECTRICAL DEVICE OR SYSTEM : Of physical phenomenon (e.g., heat, wave, geophysics))
Patent 6012837: Integrated dual mixing action stirring blender
(AGITATING : STIRRER WITHIN STATIONARY MIXING CHAMBER : Rotatable stirrer : Plural stirrers : Coaxial : Differing in speed : Gear driven)
Patent 6012838: Electronic watch
(HOROLOGY: TIME MEASURING SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : ARBOR AND PINION DETAILS : Switch or detent)
Patent 6012839: Method and apparatus to protect data within a disk drive buffer
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Digital data error correction : Forward correction by block code : Double encoding codes (e.g., product, concatenated) : Bus or I/O channel device fault)
Patent 6012840: Single-fiber multi-color pyrometry
(THERMAL MEASURING AND TESTING : TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT (E.G., THERMOMETER) : In spaced noncontact relationship to specimen : By thermally emitted radiation : Having emissivity compensating or specified radiating surface : By current modifying elements in circuit (e.g., bridge))
Patent 6012841: Periapical film holder
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : PHOTOGRAPHIC DETECTOR SUPPORT : Dental : With aligning : With pivotal leaf motion)
Patent 6012842: Container convertible between a lidded shopping bag and a package variously suitable as gift wrap or for mailing
(FLEXIBLE BAGS : LIFTING OR SUSPENDING ELEMENT (E.G., HANDLE) :)
Patent 6012843: Recycle plastic bag holder
(FLEXIBLE BAGS : PLURAL : Hinged mouth stiffeners)
Patent 6012844: Selectively closeable plastic film bag
(FLEXIBLE BAGS : WITH CLOSURE : Closure within bag : With separate securing element for roll or fold)
Patent 6012845: Self-compensating hydrostatic bearing with tape
(BEARINGS : LINEAR BEARING : Fluid bearing : Edge down)
Patent 6012846: Guide rail for a linear bearing
(BEARINGS : LINEAR BEARING : Combined with seal or guard : Bearing for valve stem)
Patent 6012847: Guide arrangement for hydraulic cylinders
(BEARINGS : LINEAR BEARING : Plain bearings : Self-aligning : For piston rod)
Patent 6012848: Endless sliding guide apparatus
(BEARINGS : LINEAR BEARING : Recirculating : Specified pad, liner, wear plate or race structure; bearing material)
Patent 6012849: Bearing structure of rotating machine
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Plain bearing : Self-adjusting or self-aligning : Resilient : Ball and socket : For electric motor : With roller)
Patent 6012850: Sliding bearing assembly
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Plain bearing : Specified sleeve or liner : Bearing surface)
Patent 6012851: Rolling bearing
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Antifriction bearing : Radial bearing : Roller bearing : Race, liner or sleeve : Curved roller)
Patent 6012852: Expanded beam fiber optic connector
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH DISENGAGABLE MECHANICAL CONNECTOR : Structure surrounding optical fiber-to-fiber connection : With additional optical element between facing fiber ends : Lens : Fiber end held in ferrule)
Patent 6012853: Laser diode with anti-reflection and anti-scattering coating
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH DISENGAGABLE MECHANICAL CONNECTOR : Optical fiber to a nonfiber optical device connector : Structure rearward of optical fiber end face to secure additional fiber or cable layers)
Patent 6012854: Semiconductor laser module
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH DISENGAGABLE MECHANICAL CONNECTOR : Optical fiber to a nonfiber optical device connector : Structure rearward of optical fiber end face to secure additional fiber or cable layers)
Patent 6012855: Method and apparatus for parallel optical data link
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH DISENGAGABLE MECHANICAL CONNECTOR : Optical fiber to a nonfiber optical device connector : Plural fiber/device connections : Having at least one layer compressively fixed (e.g., crimp, tightening screws, etc.))
Patent 6012856: Method and article for splicing optical fibers coated with metal and reinforced splice formed thereby
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH SPLICE (PERMANENT CONNECTION) : Including splice joint reinforcement : End-to-end (butt) coupling)
Patent 6012857: Camera with film sensor to determine when to close cassette not urged against filmstrip during exposure
(PHOTOGRAPHY : WITH FILM DRIVE : Mechanical detail : Rewind)
Patent 6012858: Apparatus and method for forming liquid film
(PHOTOGRAPHY : FLUID-TREATING APPARATUS : Fluid application to one side only of photographic medium : Plate or wafer-type photographic medium : Having doctoring or wiper blade)
Patent 6012859: Processing apparatus and method for processing photosensitive material
(PHOTOGRAPHY : FLUID-TREATING APPARATUS : Having photographic medium feed : And photographic medium immersed and removed : Strip type : Film in spaced spiral for processing)
Patent 6012860: Tape printing device and tape cartridge used therein
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : INCLUDING JUSTIFICATION OR QUADDING OF PRINT-LINE : By programmed-control-system :)
Patent 6012861: Character wheel and method of manufacturing same, and character wheel band and ring usable for character wheel and method of manufacturing
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : INCLUDING TYPE-SET-ASSEMBLAGE MOUNTED ON CARRIER AND RELATIVELY MOVABLE FOR SELECTION AND FOR IMPACT OF TYPE-FACE : Type-head, per se : Detachable from carrier (e.g., interchangeable) : Via manually powered actuation other than by key-board (e.g, stylus selection))
Patent 6012862: Ink-jet printing apparatus having paper feed structure and control
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : SHEET OR WEB (E.G., RECORD-MEDIUM FEEDING MECHANISM) : For feeding sheet from stack or pack holder : And delivering to sheet receiver (e.g., by roller couple) : And gauge for tear-off length)
Patent 6012863: Case of stick-type cosmetic preparation and replaceable cartridge of stick-type cosmetic preparation used therefor
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : SOLID MATERIAL FOR RUBBING CONTACT OR SUPPORT THEREFOR : Including means to advance material : Inter-related with movable closure : Closure-actuated advancing means :)
Patent 6012864: Ink follower composition for ballpoint pen and ballpoint pen using the same
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : INCLUDING FLOATING FOLLOWER IN RESERVOIR : Fluid follower : By piercing cartridge)
Patent 6012865: Remote control multi position paint roller frame
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : MATERIAL FLOWS THROUGH POROUS TOOL : Hollow roller : By one-way means for removing gas from reservoir)
Patent 6012866: Sheet protector
(BINDER DEVICE RELEASABLY ENGAGING APERTURE OR NOTCH OF SHEET : SHEET : Face member)
Patent 6012867: Multi-strand anchorage system with an anchor body for receiving a grout tube
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : INCLUDING DISTINCT PACKING : Both members deformed)
Patent 6012868: Locking structure of cylindrical building members and machining apparatus for the locking structure
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : BIASED CATCH OR LATCH : Spring biased manipulator)
Patent 6012869: Expansion joint and seal containing intersections
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : PAVEMENT : Including joint means : Preformed non-metallic only : Supported dowel end)
Patent 6012870: Apparatus and method for transporting heated pavement repair materials
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : PROCESS : Heating : Raising sunken pavement)
Patent 6012871: Septic tank system and distribution device suitable for use in sloping terrain
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : DRAINAGE OR IRRIGATION : Having regulation of flow through channel : At outlet or intake : Spaced members)
Patent 6012872: Flood control system
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : FLUID CONTROL, TREATMENT, OR CONTAINMENT : Flow control : Artificial water barrier (e.g., dam, levee, etc.) : Connectable sections : Vertical wall buttress)
Patent 6012873: Buoyant leg platform with retractable gravity base and method of anchoring and relocating the same
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : MARINE STRUCTURE OR FABRICATION THEREOF : With anchoring of structure to marine floor : Installing means)
Patent 6012874: Micropile casing and method
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : FOUNDATION : Columnar structure (e.g., pier, pile) : Process or apparatus for installing : Casting in situ hardenable fluent material : Providing embedded metallic reinforcement : Preformed enlargement cavity)
Patent 6012875: Apparatus for dispensing granular material
(CONVEYORS: FLUID CURRENT : INTAKE TO FLUID CURRENT CONVEYOR : Load receptacle type : Conveying fluid velocity altered at load input : With conduit supplying lifting fluid to interior of receptacle)
Patent 6012876: Swirl chamber in pneumatic forwarding tube systems
(CONVEYORS: FLUID CURRENT : CONDUIT : With conduit engaging seal or bumper structure)
Patent 6012877: Self-centering end effector
(CUTTING BY USE OF ROTATING AXIALLY MOVING TOOL : PROCESSES :)
Patent 6012878: Pressure balanced subsea tapping machine
(CUTTING BY USE OF ROTATING AXIALLY MOVING TOOL : PROCESSES :)
Patent 6012879: Feed system for a drill press
Patent 6012880: Device for finish machining of bearing bores at crankcases
(CUTTING BY USE OF ROTATING AXIALLY MOVING TOOL : TOOL-SUPPORT WITH MEANS TO MOVE TOOL RELATIVE TO TOOL-SUPPORT : To move radially : Moving means including wedge, screw or cam : With resiliently urged tool : Resilient tool or tool-support :)
Patent 6012881: Drilling tool
(CUTTING BY USE OF ROTATING AXIALLY MOVING TOOL : TOOL OR TOOL WITH SUPPORT : Having peripherally spaced cutting edges : Axially spaced)
Patent 6012882: Combined hole making, threading, and chamfering tool with staggered thread cutting teeth
(GEAR CUTTING, MILLING, OR PLANING : MILLING : Thread or helix generating : With planetary cutter : To regulate rate of motion (e.g., stopping, etc.))
Patent 6012883: Hybrid lay-up tool
(GEAR CUTTING, MILLING, OR PLANING : MILLING : Process : Including infeeding : Adapted to trigger fluid energy)
Patent 6012884: Logical design of a spindle holdertype machine tool for high-speed machining
(GEAR CUTTING, MILLING, OR PLANING : MILLING : Including means to infeed rotary cutter toward work : Axially : And laterally : Simultaneously : Adapted to electrically stimulate control)
Patent 6012885: Cargo chock
(FREIGHT ACCOMMODATION ON FREIGHT CARRIER : LOAD BEARER ACCOMMODATION : Load bearer abutment : Pin-socket accommodation)
Patent 6012886: Toilet seat attachment structure
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : HAVING SEPARATE EXPANDER MEANS : Oppositely acting double wedge expander means : Deformable element)
Patent 6012887: Undercut self-cutting anchor
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : HAVING SEPARATE EXPANDER MEANS : With hole forming means : Formed on expansible sleeve : Groove and follower)
Patent 6012888: Adhesive fastener and method
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : INCLUDING SETTABLE MATERIAL : Adhesive encapsulated : Sleeve threaded)
Patent 6012889: Finishing cover for fasteners
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : HEADED FASTENER ELEMENT WITH NUT, WASHER, SECURING MEANS OR CAP : Cap over the head : Having attaching or retaining means : Including sealing means)
Patent 6012890: Electronic bookstore vending machine
(BOOKBINDING: PROCESS AND APPARATUS : APPARATUS : Finishing apparatus : Cover applier :)
Patent 6012891: Parts handling apparatus
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : DEVICE FOR EMPTYING PORTABLE RECEPTACLE : Rotary cradle : Oscillated : Receptacle lowered onto support to eject article therefrom)
Patent 6012892: Refuse collection vehicle
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : SELF-LOADING OR UNLOADING VEHICLES : Conveyor : Comprising load-engaging element reciprocably movable parallel to generally horizontal load-supporting component of vehicle for ejecting load therefrom : Pusher moved by ram movable to different positions along load-supporting platform : Pivotally)
Patent 6012893: Device for transferring a bar from a supporting surface into the guiding channel of a bar feeder
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : CYLINDRICAL BAR HANDLING DEVICE : Including ramp and retractable stop or ejector : Including means to rotate or allow rotation of bar about its axis)
Patent 6012894: Automatic lot organization method
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : PROCESS : Of charging load-holding or -supporting element from source and transporting element to working, treating, or inspecting station : Of stacking)
Patent 6012895: Gripping apparatus for omnifarious containers
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : PROCESS : Of emptying portable receptacle : Of stacking)
Patent 6012896: Process for producing a connection of an insert part to a tubular part by means of flanging
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WITH MEANS FOR RE-ENTRY OF WORKING FLUID TO BLADE SET (E.G., RE-ENTRY TYPE DEVICE, PASSAGE, ETC.) : Turbine regenerative pump : Having selectively adjustable vane or working fluid control means)
Patent 6012897: Free rotor stabilization
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : PLURAL RUNNERS SUPPORTED FOR RELATIVE MOTION OR ON SEPARATE SHAFTS : Diverse type runners, blade systems or working fluid paths in runners : Axial flow runner)
Patent 6012898: Submerged motor pump
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WITH SHAFT CONNECTED FLUID FORCE SUBJECTED THRUST BALANCING SURFACE : Motor shaft : Plural, axially spaced blades in each path)
Patent 6012899: Stator of a torque converter
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WORKING FLUID PASSAGE OR DISTRIBUTING MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH RUNNER (E.G., CASING, ETC.) : Plural distributing means immediately upstream of runner : Arcuately or circularly arranged around runner axis : Vanes : Axially arranged securing or mounting means)
Patent 6012900: Submergible pumping system with thermal sprayed polymeric wear surfaces
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WORKING FLUID PASSAGE OR DISTRIBUTING MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH RUNNER (E.G., CASING, ETC.) : Plural rigidly related blade sets : Including serial radial flow blade sets and intermediate stationary flow diverter(s) : Wherein the diverter includes divider vane(s) between the blade sets : Varied spacing between vanes in same set)
Patent 6012901: Compressor impeller fastening for high speed turboengines
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : SUPPORT MOUNTING, CARRIER OR FAIRING STRUCTURE : Turbo machine : Water or marine propellers)
Patent 6012902: Micropump
(PUMPS : ELECTRICAL OR GETTER TYPE : By controlling drive motor motive fluid)
Patent 6012903: Positive-displacement liquid-metering pump with continuously variable output
(PUMPS : WITH SIGNAL, INDICATOR, OR INSPECTION MEANS : Mechanically actuated valve carried by piston)
Patent 6012904: Vented fuel module reservoir with two-stage pump
(PUMPS : DIVERSE PUMPS : Including rotary nonexpansible chamber type : Preceding diverse pump : Pressure controlled overflow)
Patent 6012905: Suction and discharge valve mechanism for fluid displacement apparatus
(PUMPS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL OF DRIVE TRANSMISSION OR PUMP DISPLACEMENT : Adjustable cam or linkage : Axial cam : Rotary expansible chamber pump)
Patent 6012906: Uniform speed joint and axial piston pump using the joint
(PUMPS : THREE OR MORE CYLINDERS ARRANGED IN PARALLEL, RADIAL, OR CONICAL RELATIONSHIP WITH ROTARY TRANSMISSION AXIS : Reciprocating rigid stages)
Patent 6012907: Flow-regulating arrangement for a hydraulic transporting device
(PUMPS : WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE PUMPED FLUID CONTROL : Fluid flow rate responsive : Inlet valve)
Patent 6012908: Electrically operated seal compressor having a refrigerant flow branch tube with a chamber disposed in the vicinity of a suction port
(PUMPS : WITH MUFFLER ACTING ON PUMP FLUID : Pressure responsive relief or bypass valve)
Patent 6012909: Centrifugal pump with an axial-field integral motor cooled by working fluid
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Including means utilizing pump fluid for augmenting cooling, lubricating, sealing, or cleaning of motor : Pump within armature)
Patent 6012910: Electromagnetic oscillating pump with self-aligning springs
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Electric or magnetic motor : Collapsible wall pump : Unitary pump and motor rotors)
Patent 6012911: Scroll type compressor having an oil supply path for the eccentric bearing
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WORKING MEMBER HAS PLANETARY OR PLANETATING MOVEMENT : Helical working member, e.g., scroll : With biasing means, e.g., axial or radial : With working fluid bias)
Patent 6012912: Apparatus for spinning a synthetic yarn
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : CONTINUOUS FILAMENT FORMING OR FILM CASTING MEANS WITH STRETCHING MEANS COMPRISING PRODUCT ADVANCING MEANS : Means penetrating or embedded in previously formed section to support mold)
Patent 6012914: Multi-color injection mold rotation apparatus
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : FEMALE MOLD AND CHARGER TO SUPPLY FLUENT STOCK UNDER PRESSURE THERETO IN FLUID-TIGHT RELATIONSHIP (E.G., INJECTION MOLD, ETC.) : With means to cause relative movement between mold and charger : Including plural passages to single mold cavity)
Patent 6012915: Method of combusting a water/fossil fuel mixed emulsion and combustion apparatus
(COMBUSTION : PROCESS OF COMBUSTION OR BURNER OPERATION : Feeding flame modifying additive :)
Patent 6012916: Safety electronic lighter
(COMBUSTION : CORRELATION OF FUEL OR POWER SUPPLY WITH COMPONENT MOVEMENTS IN A DISABLING AND ENABLING SEQUENCE : Movably or removably mounted cover for flame holder)
Patent 6012917: Enclosed ground-flare incinerator
(COMBUSTION : STRUCTURAL INSTALLATION : Structure surrounding annulus guides combustion air to perforations)
Patent 6012918: Method and apparatus for producing cement clinker
(HEATING : TUMBLER-TYPE ROTARY - DRUM FURNACE : Having combustion products generated in or fed to drum : Including plural, distinct serially connected work chambers :)
Patent 6012919: Triple composite performance enhancing dental appliance
(DENTISTRY : ORTHODONTICS : By mouthpiece-type retainer : Plier type)
Patent 6012920: Articulating connector for mandibular repositioning oral appliance
(DENTISTRY : ORTHODONTICS : Means to transmit or apply force to tooth : Acting between upper and lower teeth : Separable securing means)
Patent 6012921: Endodontic systems for the anatomical, sectional and progressive corono-apical preparation of root canals with three sets of dedicated
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Broach : Foot operated)
Patent 6012922: Axial displacement bearing connecting a multi-section shaft for quick removal of dental tools from a handpiece
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having motor or means to transmit motion from motor to tool (e.g., "engine") : Hand-held tool or handpiece : Having means facilitating assembly or disassembly of tool or handpiece : Angularly offset tool)
Patent 6012923: Two-piece dental abutment with removable cuff
(DENTISTRY : PROSTHODONTICS : Holding or positioning denture in mouth : Between tooth engaging clasp and denture)
Patent 6012924: Prosthetic element, particularly a tooth post made of composite material
(DENTISTRY : METHOD OR MATERIAL FOR TESTING, TREATING, RESTORING, OR REMOVING NATURAL TEETH : Crown : Attachment to natural tooth or adjacent crown : By post : Having pin extending into facing)
Patent 6012925: Method for guaranteeing remuneration received by the owner when selling cattle
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : BUSINESS OR ECONOMICS : Color display)
Patent 6012926: Virtual reality system for treating patients with anxiety disorders
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : PSYCHOLOGY : Soldering or welding)
Patent 6012927: Electrical connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : With provision to conduct electricity from panel circuit to another panel circuit : Panel mounted connector which receives edge of panel circuit)
Patent 6012928: Microstrip edge card connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : With provision to conduct electricity from panel circuit to another panel circuit : Flexible panel : Mounted for controlled movement with respect thereto)
Patent 6012929: IC socket structure
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : With provision to conduct electricity from panel circuit to another panel circuit : Micro panel circuit arrangement, e.g., ICM, DIP, chip, wafer, etc. : Dual inline package (DIP) : Contact having resilient shank)
Patent 6012930: Connector for circuit board
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : Distinct contact secured to panel circuit : Panel circuit adapted to move along panel plane relative to coupling part for insertion of male contact : Connected by transversely inserted pin)
Patent 6012931: Connector having surface mount terminals for connecting to a printed circuit board
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : Distinct contact secured to panel circuit : Panel circuit adapted to move along panel plane relative to coupling part for insertion of male contact : Connected by transversely inserted pin)
Patent 6012932: Cable connector with a grounding contact
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CIRCUIT CONDUCTORS AND SAFETY GROUNDING PROVISION : Direct grounding of coupling part member passing into aperture : Portion of connector beneath conductive sheath)
Patent 6012933: Lever type connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING SEPARATOR : Including retainer or joiner : Integral retainer and cam separator : Coaxial contacts, center one comprising separator, e.g., photo flash)
Patent 6012934: LIF connector with a slider and retaining projection
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING SEPARATOR : Including retainer or joiner : Integral retainer and cam separator : Coaxial contacts, center one comprising separator, e.g., photo flash)
Patent 6012935: Clockspring connector with carrier member
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH RELATIVELY GUIDED MEMBERS AND INTERMEDIATE PLIABLE CONDUCTOR : Relatively movable about axis : Including handle for direct manual urge to separate)
Patent 6012936: Switching jack
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HAVING CIRCUIT INTERRUPTING PROVISION EFFECTED BY MATING OR HAVING "DEAD" CONTACT ACTIVATED AFTER MATING : Contact encasing chamber)
Patent 6012937: Supply bus bars for meter center
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : BUS DUCT : Including receptacle)
Patent 6012938: Anti-theft lamp adapter
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Including lock for retaining means (e.g., key or combination lock or requiring "special" tool) : Threaded coupling part : Requiring destruction of lamp envelope)
Patent 6012939: Multifunction fastening apparatus
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Retaining means : Retaining means comprising helically threaded member : Parallel to connection : With graspable portion)
Patent 6012940: Extension cord retaining device
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Retaining means : For unsupported coupling part and unsupported mating part, (e.g., connecting extension cords) : Parallel to connection)
Patent 6012941: Electric cable access prevention device
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Retaining means : Wall or outlet mounted : Parallel to connection)
Patent 6012942: Insulation displacement contact dimple and method of manufacture
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : CONTACT COMPRISING CUTTER (SEVERING, PIERCING, ABRADING, SCRAPING, BREAKING OR TEARING) : Insulation cutter : Conductor sheath piercing : Having slot edge for cutting insulation : Contact engages conductor in at least two locations spaced along conductor axis : Having radially outwardly facing contact surface)
Patent 6012943: Insulation displacement connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : CONTACT COMPRISING CUTTER (SEVERING, PIERCING, ABRADING, SCRAPING, BREAKING OR TEARING) : Insulation cutter : Conductor sheath piercing : Having slot edge for cutting insulation : Plural contacts, each formed by slot between pair of fingers : From different margins of contact)
Patent 6012944: Quick connector and quick connector assembly
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : CONTACT COMPRISING CUTTER (SEVERING, PIERCING, ABRADING, SCRAPING, BREAKING OR TEARING) : Resiliently biased : Finger : Resilient finger : Adapted to grip upon withdrawal of mating part : Lamp or electron tube socket or base)
Patent 6012945: Electrical connector for connection to a fuel injector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INDICATING OR IDENTIFYING PROVISION : Connection indicating provision : Including bale or loop)
Patent 6012946: Connector fitting-detection mechanism
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INDICATING OR IDENTIFYING PROVISION : Connection indicating provision : Including bale or loop)
Patent 6012947: Connector with semi-automatic coupling accompanying a mechanical coupling
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SUPPORTING MEANS FOR COUPLING PART : Coupling part or mating part extending into panel opening : Including resilient securing : Laterally flexed finger on coupling part : Resilient gripping of panel)
Patent 6012948: Boardlock for an electrical connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SUPPORTING MEANS FOR COUPLING PART : Having resilient means engaging panel opening : Coupling part including panel engaging shoulder)
Patent 6012949: Electrical connector assembly and boardlocks thereof
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SUPPORTING MEANS FOR COUPLING PART : Flange on coupling part : Plural detachable flanges : For permanent attachment to panel, e.g., by welding)
Patent 6012950: High-polarity shielded cable plug
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HAVING OR PROVIDING INDUCTIVE OR CAPACITIVE SHIELD : Having means for electrically connecting shield of shielded cable to connector shield member : Having laterally spaced prongs)
Patent 6012951: Phone plug for a phone line system including a home data network
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CIRCUIT COMPONENT OR COMPRISING CONNECTOR WHICH FULLY ENCLOSES CIRCUIT COMPONENT : Having only two duplicate contacts arranged bilaterally symmetric about longitudinal axis of engagement)
Patent 6012952: Slanted connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : For coupling to edge of printed circuit board or to coupling part secured to such edge : Having elongated slot for receiving edge of printed circuit board : Contacts within slot engage opposite sides of printed circuit board : Separate mutually insulated contacts on opposite longitudinal sides of slot : Three or more such contacts)
Patent 6012953: Surface mountable electrical connector system
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : Plural-contact coupling part comprises receptacle or plug : Having push-pull-engaging contacts spaced along planar side wall transverse to longitudinal engagement axis (e.g., telephone jack or plug) : Having bayonet-coupling contact)
Patent 6012954: Electrical connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Metallic connector or contact secured to insulation : Secured by superposition of insulating body parts : Latching part unitary with metallic connector or contact)
Patent 6012955: Terminal for ultrasonic connection and ultrasonic connection structure
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : METALLIC CONNECTOR OR CONTACT HAVING PART PERMANENTLY SECURED TO CONDUCTOR USING FUSED OR MOLDED MATERIAL : Adapted to be secured by part resiliently gripping insulation)
Patent 6012956: Cooling water passage structure of outboard motor
(MARINE PROPULSION : MEANS FOR ACCOMODATING OR MOVING ENGINE FLUIDS : For engine speed)
Patent 6012957: Single beam optoelectric remote control apparatus for control of toys
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : HAVING LIGHT-OR SOUND-RESPONSIVE SWITCH OR CONTROL : For moving element-supporting device)
Patent 6012958: Field emission device micropoint with current-limiting resistive structure and method for making same
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : With assembly or disassembly : Display or gas panel making :)
Patent 6012959: Thermal- powered rocking device
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : OPERATED BY INTRINSIC TEMPERATURE CHANGE : Having retractable coin slot or guard)
Patent 6012960: Sprinkler toy handle pump
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : OPERATED BY RELATIVELY MOVING FLUID OR PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL : Including variable-size fluid chamber to move fluid : Squeezable figure : Sounding : Including external fluid-operated accessory or means to move figure portion : Flaccid element wound about and in contact with portion which moves aloft)
Patent 6012961: Electronic toy including a reprogrammable data storage device
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : FIGURE TOY OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Having sounding means : And internal mechanism to move figure portion : Having moving limb or foot to walk or simulate walking)
Patent 6012962: Toy figure insect having articulated wings and appendages
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : FIGURE TOY OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Having movably joined body parts : Including pivoted joint)
Patent 6012963: Scented doll assembly
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : FIGURE TOY OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Formed from specific material : Swivelled head)
Patent 6012964: Carrier and CMP apparatus
(ABRADING : PRECISION DEVICE OR PROCESS - OR WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : Computer controlled : Cyclic control)
Patent 6012965: Manufacturing ophthalmic lenses using lens structure cognition and spatial positioning system
(ABRADING : PRECISION DEVICE OR PROCESS - OR WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : By optical sensor : Cyclic control)
Patent 6012966: Precision polishing apparatus with detecting means
(ABRADING : PRECISION DEVICE OR PROCESS - OR WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : With indicating : Cyclic control)
Patent 6012967: Polishing method and polishing apparatus
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Utilizing fluent abradant : With auxiliary work treating or in critical fluent medium)
Patent 6012968: Apparatus for and method of conditioning chemical mechanical polishing pad during workpiece polishing cycle
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Utilizing fluent abradant : By blasting : With nonsiliceous abradant : Table dog actuated)
Patent 6012969: Abrasive member for very high return loss optical connector ferrules
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Glass or stone abrading : By blasting)
Patent 6012970: Process for forming a semiconductor device
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Glass or stone abrading : By blasting)
Patent 6012971: Sharpening apparatus
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Razor, knife, or scissors sharpening : Edging)
Patent 6012972: Method for flexible profiling of grinding worms
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Drill, thread, thread cutter, reamer, or rotary cutter abrading : Edging)
Patent 6012973: Cylinder and method for honing its internal surfaces
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Ring, tube, bushing, sleeve, or cylinder abrading : Ball abrading)
Patent 6012974: Method for generating a rough surface on a polymer or a polyamide membrane for the top layer of a flexible rule
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Combined abrading : Deforming)
Patent 6012975: Particle blasting nozzle
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Sandblast : Having particle recovery means : And centrifugal particle propulsion means)
Patent 6012976: Multi-piece lathe chuck for silicon ingots
(ABRADING : WORK HOLDER : Clamp : Work rotating : Hypodermic needle)
Patent 6012977: Abrasive-bladed cutting wheel
(ABRADING : RIGID TOOL : Rotary cylinder : Abrasive on one surface only)
Patent 6012978: Device for removal of exhausts from vehicles
(VENTILATION : WORKSTATION VENTILATOR (E.G., HOOD, OFFTAKE, ETC.) : Movable : Having outlet airway flow adjustment means)
Patent 6012980: Coordinates detecting device, method for same and game device
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : In a game including a simulated projectile (e.g., bullet, missile, ball, puck, etc.) :)
Patent 6012981: Game machine for single player
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : In a game requiring strategy or problem solving by a participant (e.g., problem eliciting response, puzzle, etc.) : With chance element or event (e.g., backgammon, Scrabble, etc.) : Card- or tile-type (e.g., bridge, dominoes, etc.) :)
Patent 6012982: Bonus award feature in linked gaming machines having a common feature controller
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : In a chance application : Geometric maze)
Patent 6012983: Automated play gaming device
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : In a chance application : Lot match or lot combination (e.g., roulette, lottery, etc.) : Plural lots (e.g., keno, etc.) : Lot-to-lot combination (e.g., slot machine, etc.) :)
Patent 6012984: Systems for providing large arena games over computer networks
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : With communication link (e.g., television broadcast, etc.) : Network type (e.g., computer network, etc.) : Pivotally-translatable handle (e.g., joystick, etc.))
Patent 6012985: Method and means for coupling shafts
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : OVERLOAD RELEASE COUPLING : Torque transmitted via resiliently biased positive drive connection (e.g., cam and follower) : Axially biased)
Patent 6012986: Rotational coupling of a wheel flange to the output member of a transmission joint
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : HOUSING : With rolling body supporting shaft in housing : Corrugated structure)
Patent 6012987: Recreational game
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Projectile addressing surface and target, or distance marker (e.g., course, putting green with cup, driving range, miniature golf course, etc.) : Electrical sensor or electrical indicator responsive to swingable implement or projectile : Sensor is projectile responsive (e.g., free-flight detection means, etc.) : Including sensor responsive to projectile on addressing surface or in flight (e.g., tee-target time detection, etc.) : Pictorial flight path image display :)
Patent 6012988: Golf club with overswing alerting mechanism
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Practice swingable implement or indicator associated with swingable implement : With electrical sensor or electrical indicator : Integral with or attachable to swingable implement : Audible indicator : Pivotal element)
Patent 6012989: Golf club head
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club or club support : Head : Putter : Toe and heel weighting : In vertical bore access through top)
Patent 6012990: Golf club head
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club or club support : Head : Hollow body : Having particular sole plate)
Patent 6012991: Golf ball with improved intermediate layer
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Ball : Particular unitary or layered construction : Diverse layer between spherical core and cover : Diverse layer between spherical core and cover)
Patent 6012992: Golf ball having a cover with variable characteristics
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Ball : Particular cover (e.g., size, material, dimple pattern, etc.) : Diverse cover and interior)
Patent 6012993: Athletic training harness
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYING FIELD OR COURT GAME; GAME ELEMENT OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR OTHER THAN PROJECTOR OR PROJECTILE, PER SE : Practice or training device : Tethered projectile : Tether attached to means adapted to be held by, carried by, or attached to person : Depth or width)
Patent 6012994: Sport training dummy
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYING FIELD OR COURT GAME; GAME ELEMENT OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR OTHER THAN PROJECTOR OR PROJECTILE, PER SE : Practice or training device : For game using apertured or pocketed goal or target (e.g., for hockey, soccer, polo, lacrosse, etc.) : Blocking, tackling, or charging device)
Patent 6012995: Scorekeeping racket device with audio and visual display
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYING FIELD OR COURT GAME; GAME ELEMENT OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR OTHER THAN PROJECTOR OR PROJECTILE, PER SE : Practice or training device : For game using field or court having dividing means thereon for separating opponents (e.g., for tennis, volleyball, table tennis, etc.) : Player worn or carried)
Patent 6012996: Game racket frame made of fiber reinforced plastic
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYER HELD AND POWERED, NONMECHANICAL PROJECTOR, PER SE, FOR PROJECTING AERIAL PROJECTILE BY STRIKING; PART THEREOF OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Racket or paddle; accessory therefor (e.g., a tennis racket, tennis racket press, etc.) : Having laminated frame : Having nonplanar string-hole pattern or arrangement in frame)
Patent 6012997: Compound safety ball
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PROJECTILE, PER SE; PART THEREOF OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Having loose internal element, containing or adapted to contain liquid, or comprising spherically configured ball having variable or eccentric center of gravity : Ring-shaped (e.g., deck-tennis quoit, etc.))
Patent 6012998: Modular pulley for continuously variable transmission
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : PULLEY WITH BELT-RECEIVING GROOVE FORMED BY DRIVE FACES ON RELATIVELY AXIALLY MOVABLE COAXIAL CONFRONTING MEMBERS (E.G., EXPANSIBLE CONE PULLEY, ETC.) : Including lubrication or particular guide or bearing for movable member : Screw actuated)
Patent 6012999: Hydraulically-operated bicycle shifting system with positive pressure actuation
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : CONTROL FOR VARIABLE INPUT TO OUTPUT SPEED-RATIO : Including belt shiftable axially from one to another surface of stepped pulley or coaxial pulleys of different diameter : And including belt-shifter mechanism : Plural guide rolls)
Patent 6013000: Polymeric chain guide
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : MEANS FOR ADJUSTING BELT TENSION OR FOR SHIFTING BELT, PULLEY OR GUIDE ROLL : Tension adjuster has surface in sliding contact with belt : Sensor includes rotatable belt-engaging surface)
Patent 6013001: Bicycle sprocket having recesses beneath chain receiving edges
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : POSITIVE DRIVE PULLEY OR GUIDE ROLL : And additional coaxial surface for engaging same belt in shifted condition or for engaging auxiliary belt, brake, or clutch member : Coaxial surface is belt-engaging surface on positive drive pulley of different circumference : With sequential links pivoted about discrete pivot pin)
Patent 6013002: Rotary power transmission apparatus
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : INPUT FROM INDEPENDENT POWER SOURCES : Including electric motor input : And electric motor input)
Patent 6013003: Multispeed drive for engine-cooling fan
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : ELECTRIC OR MAGNETIC DRIVE OR CONTROL : Fluid controlled mechanical clutch or brake)
Patent 6013004: Parallel-axis gear differential with pinion mounted brake shoes
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : DIFFERENTIAL PLANETARY GEARING : Spur gear differential : With means to limit overspeed of one output : Ball bearing)
Patent 6013005: Bicycle hub transmission with a cylindrical bolt for coupling a weight support to a hub shell
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : Centrifugally controlled clutch or brake : One-way clutch or brake : Manual actuator)
Patent 6013006: Speed ratio controller for varying a time constant as a function of upshift characteristics in a continuously variable transmission
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : Continuously variable friction transmission : Belt-type : Fluid pressure control : Ratio change controlled :)
Patent 6013007: Athlete's GPS-based performance monitor
(EXERCISE DEVICES : HAVING SPECIFIC ELECTRICAL FEATURE : Monitors exercise parameter : Rate of movement)
Patent 6013008: Step count data control system, and its output medium and recording medium
(EXERCISE DEVICES : HAVING SPECIFIC ELECTRICAL FEATURE : Monitors exercise parameter : Rate of movement)
Patent 6013009: Walking/running heart rate monitoring system
(EXERCISE DEVICES : HAVING SPECIFIC ELECTRICAL FEATURE : Monitors exercise parameter : To create or modify exercise regimen : Regulates rate of movement)
Patent 6013010: Portable exercise device
(EXERCISE DEVICES : HAND, WRIST, OR FINGER : Involving wrist rotation : About axis perpendicular to forearm : Separately adjustable)
Patent 6013011: Suspension system for exercise apparatus
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Treadmill for foot travel : Utilizing fluid resistance)
Patent 6013012: Apparatus for stabilizing a treadmill
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Treadmill for foot travel : Utilizing fluid resistance)
Patent 6013013: Golf exerciser
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing fluid resistance : Club)
Patent 6013014: Couch exercise apparatus
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing resilient force resistance : Including rope element wrapped about another element)
Patent 6013015: Exercise device
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing resilient force resistance : And user supplied counter force : Having pair of handles : Edge engaging braking element)
Patent 6013016: Flexible boring machine and method
(TOOL CHANGING : PROCESS :)
Patent 6013017: Punch press machine
(TOOL CHANGING : INCLUDING MACHINE TOOL OR COMPONENT : Reciprocating tool machine tool (e.g., broaching machine, shaping machine, etc.) : Including matrix : Linearly moveable tool changer)
Patent 6013018: Sonic valve closure assembly for valve bags
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : CONTAINER MAKING : Rigid container (e.g., box, carton, cap, cup, etc.) : Assembling of distinct members : Including application of distinct closure : Premade liner and premade container)
Patent 6013019: Temporary radioisotope stent
(SURGERY : RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCE APPLIED TO BODY FOR THERAPY : Radioactive substance placed within body (e.g., inhaled, implanted, injected, etc.) : Body movement (e.g., head or hand tremor, motility of limb, etc.))
Patent 6013020: Intraluminal radiation treatment system
(SURGERY : RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCE APPLIED TO BODY FOR THERAPY : Radioactive substance placed within body (e.g., inhaled, implanted, injected, etc.) : Injectors/holders for seeds or implants (e.g., capsules) : Fluid reservoir shielding (e.g., syringe))
Patent 6013021: Biofield vitalizer
(SURGERY : MAGNETIC FIELD APPLIED TO BODY FOR THERAPY : Radioactive substance placed within body (e.g., inhaled, implanted, injected, etc.))
Patent 6013022: Tilt mechanism for infant care apparatus
(SURGERY : ISOLATION TREATMENT CHAMBERS : Incubators : Pulsating field)
Patent 6013023: Fecal incontinence device and method
(SURGERY : BODY INSERTED URINARY OR COLONIC INCONTINENT DEVICE OR TREATMENT (E.G., ARTIFICIAL SPHINCTERS, ETC.) : Sensory (e.g., visual, audio, tactile, etc.))
Patent 6013024: Hybrid operation system
(SURGERY : ENDOSCOPE : Having flexible tube structure : With bending control means : Pivotally connected)
Patent 6013025: Integrated illumination and imaging system
(SURGERY : ENDOSCOPE : Having imaging and illumination means : Fluid channel (e.g., suction, irrigation, aspiration))
Patent 6013026: Releasable laryngeal blade assembly and set of laryngoscopes
(SURGERY : SPECULA : Laryngoscope : Having particular blade structure : Detachable or foldable : Body pierced by tubular cutter or rod-type punch)
Patent 6013027: Method for using a tissue stabilization device during surgery
(SURGERY : SPECULA : Retractor : Illuminating)
Patent 6013028: Tissue spreading instrument for use in narrow passage
(SURGERY : SPECULA : Retractor : Laproscopic : Otoscope (e.g., funnel shaped specula))
Patent 6013029: Monitoring the concentration of a substance or a group of substances in a body fluid
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Measuring or detecting nonradioactive constituent of body liquid by means placed against or in body throughout test : Perfusion detection : Determining ion concentration/partial pressure)
Patent 6013030: Automated longitudinal position translator for ultrasonic imaging probes, and methods of using same
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Using flexible catheter)
Patent 6013031: Methods and devices for improving ultrasonic measurements using anatomic landmarks and soft tissue correction
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Tissue attenuation or impedance measurement or compensation : Having B-scan and Doppler)
Patent 6013032: Beamforming methods and apparatus for three-dimensional ultrasound imaging using two-dimensional transducer array
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Anatomic image produced by reflective scanning : Having B-scan and Doppler)
Patent 6013033: Intracavitary echographic imaging catheter
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Structure of transducer or probe assembly : Probe placed in vascular system or body orifice : Catheter : With volumetric measurement)
Patent 6013034: Ocular fluorometer
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Visible light radiation : With comparison means (e.g., ratio of or comparison to a standard))
Patent 6013035: Apparatus for performing biopsies and the like
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Sampling nonliquid body material (e.g., bone, muscle tissue, epithelial cells, etc.) : Locating acupuncture points)
Patent 6013036: Vaginal multiple condition detection apparatus and method
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Sampling nonliquid body material (e.g., bone, muscle tissue, epithelial cells, etc.) : Wiping or dabbing : Applying suction to sample)
Patent 6013037: Syringe with conduit
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Liquid collection : Manually supported collector with rigid intake tube (e.g., a hollow needle, etc.) : Applying suction to sample)
Patent 6013038: Magnetic guidewire anchoring apparatus and method for facilitating exchange of an over-the-wire catheter
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Flexible catheter guide : Indicator)
Patent 6013039: Patella displacement tester
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Measuring anatomical characteristic or force applied to or exerted by body : Body movement (e.g., head or hand tremor, motility of limb, etc.) : Means for controlling liquid flow)
Patent 6013040: Power actuated lumbosacral backrest
(SURGERY: KINESITHERAPY : KINESITHERAPY : Device with applicator having specific movement : Reciprocating : Electric drive means : Multiple applicators : Hand supported)
Patent 6013041: Apparatus and method for simulating therapeutic manipulation
(SURGERY: KINESITHERAPY : KINESITHERAPY : Device with applicator having specific movement : Percussing : Fluid drive means)
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